Chia seeds have been lauded as a super food for a few years now, and for good reason. Of all of the benefits of chia seeds, some of the most notable are their ability to provide significant amounts of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. The amount of omega-3 fatty acids contained in chia seeds …

Links for this week: hope for all the prodigals… and their people @ A Holy Experience How Cancer Gave Me Unshakable Faith @ Intentional By Grace Boerenkool Stamppot (Kale Hash) @ The Domestic Man Why We’ve Made Too Big of a Deal over the Phrase “Looks Like You Have Your Hands Full!” @ The Humbled Homemaker …

By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer What’s a road trip without snacks? For me, food is an essential part of any journey. Having something to snack on helps to pass the time in the car–and saves you from pulling into McDonald’s when hunger strikes! Healthy, portable snacks will keep your family full longer, and your kids won’t …

By Leigh Ann Dutton, Contributing Writer It’s everywhere. The idea that children should drink fruit juice regularly. On a hot summer day at the beach, we’re surrounded by children consuming fruit juice from boxes. At a family picnic, the squirt juices are on ice waiting for the children to lift the cooler lid and twist off …

By Kelly Smith, Contributing Writer Summer is here … my family’s favorite time of year, because not only do we love having fun in the sun, but we’re also seriously into grilling out as often as possible! In fact, I’m such a huge grilling aficionado, I’ve created a special 7-Day Summer Grilling Meal Plan just for you! …

He’s here! Stephanie and her family welcomed their newest member, a little boy, at 12:21 am PST on Thursday! He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and both mother and baby are doing well! Links for this week: Sons And Grandsons Help Paralyzed Man Hike The Grand Canyon @ Huffington Post The Friends Who Come to Carry You …

By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer Whew. The school year is over. Does anyone else want to breathe a huge sigh of relief with me? In many ways, it feels like my family’s been on fast forward since school began last August. And I’m tired. Even though I homeschool my two children, our year’s been jam-packed …

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Looking for some new real-food recipe sites? Check out my favorites! By Jessica Smartt, Contributing Writer I have recently started meal-planning for the month. It is just amazing to look at the month of meals, PLANNED, in my calendar! While it is a bit of a bear to plan 30 days of meals at once, the rewards far outweigh the trouble! …

By Tiffany Crumbs, Contributing Writer For six years, my husband and I scrimped, saved and pinched every penny we could for one big purpose: a family trip to Costa Rica. We worked hard for YEARS to get out of debt, so being able to take this big of a trip – without going back into debt …

Update: If you want to see how easy this is, be sure to check Ann’s updated post, which includes a video! This post was originally published in June of 2008, but this topic is always an important one as the days grow longer and the summer sun returns each year! I have a small list …

Winner of the Once A Month Meals Giveaway! Congratulations to Lauren M. who won our Once A Month Meals Giveaway last week! Links for this week: Clunky Me @ SheLoves Magazine Hallelujah for the morning (or, how I pray) @ Sarah Bessey Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon @ 100 Days of Real Food Tell …

; Just because I can’t reach (or barely see) them past my 9-month pregnant belly, doesn’t mean I don’t like having cute, painted toenails in the summer time. I’ve never been a huge fan of fingernail polish, because I find it chips too easily with cooking and cleaning, but I’ve always loved to keep my …

This week’s top deals: I have to tell you about my friend Crystal’s new online course, designed to help moms make the most of their mornings! For so many of us (myself included), mornings can tend to feel anything but productive. Often, we wake up tired, and before the day is barely under way, we’re …

By Erin Odom, Contributing Writer From fresh-from-the-veggie-garden salads to fruit salads to pasta and potato to meat to salads with an international flair, check out these 50 scrumptious salad recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings all year long! Fresh-from-the-Veggie-Garden Salads Apple, Quinoa and Kale Salad @ The Greenbacks Gal Apple Walnut Kale Salad with a …